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Waters - WAT Stock Price Target and Predictions

  • Consensus Rating: Hold
  • Consensus Price Target: $375.85
  • Forecasted Upside: 2.09%
  • Number of Analysts: 14
  • Breakdown:
  • 1 Sell Ratings
  • 9 Hold Ratings
  • 3 Buy Ratings
  • 1 Strong Buy Ratings
$368.16 As of 12/20/2024 06:31 PM ET
▲ +7.53 (2.09%)

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Analyst Price Target for WAT

Analyst Price Target is $375.85
▲ +2.09% Upside Potential
This price target is based on 14 analysts offering 12 month price targets for Waters in the last 3 months. The average price target is $375.85, with a high forecast of $430.00 and a low forecast of $312.00. The average price target represents a 2.09% upside from the last price of $368.16.

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Current Consensus is Hold

The current consensus among 14 investment analysts is to hold stock in Waters. This rating has held steady since July 2024, when it changed from a Reduce consensus rating.

Past Monthly Recommendations

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  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 1 buy ratings
  • 7 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
6/29/2023
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 0 buy ratings
  • 6 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
9/27/2023
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 0 buy ratings
  • 8 hold ratings
  • 1 sell ratings
Ratings as of
12/26/2023
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 0 buy ratings
  • 6 hold ratings
  • 1 sell ratings
Ratings as of
3/25/2024
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 0 buy ratings
  • 10 hold ratings
  • 1 sell ratings
Ratings as of
6/23/2024
  • 1 strong buy ratings
  • 2 buy ratings
  • 11 hold ratings
  • 1 sell ratings
Ratings as of
9/21/2024
  • 1 strong buy ratings
  • 3 buy ratings
  • 10 hold ratings
  • 1 sell ratings
Ratings as of
11/20/2024
  • 1 strong buy ratings
  • 3 buy ratings
  • 9 hold ratings
  • 1 sell ratings
Ratings as of
12/20/2024

Latest Recommendations

  • 1 strong buy ratings
  • 3 buy ratings
  • 9 hold ratings
  • 1 sell ratings

Display Ratings By
DateBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetDetails
12/13/2024Bank of AmericaBoost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$400.00 ➝ $430.00
11/4/2024Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost TargetHold ➝ Hold$310.00 ➝ $325.00
11/4/2024TD CowenBoost TargetHold ➝ Hold$363.00 ➝ $410.00
11/4/2024Sanford C. BernsteinBoost TargetMarket Perform ➝ Market Perform$345.00 ➝ $360.00
11/4/2024Stifel NicolausBoost TargetHold ➝ Hold$332.00 ➝ $360.00
11/4/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$340.00 ➝ $380.00
11/4/2024Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$380.00 ➝ $415.00
11/4/2024BarclaysBoost TargetUnderweight ➝ Underweight$330.00 ➝ $360.00
10/17/2024CfraSet Target$389.00
10/15/2024BarclaysBoost TargetUnderweight ➝ Underweight$300.00 ➝ $330.00
10/8/2024Jefferies Financial GroupUpgradeHold ➝ Buy$355.00 ➝ $415.00
10/1/2024Evercore ISIBoost TargetIn-Line ➝ In-Line$335.00 ➝ $355.00
8/27/2024Wells Fargo & CompanyInitiated CoverageOverweight$380.00
8/1/2024Leerink PartnrsUpgradeHold ➝ Strong-Buy
8/1/2024Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftLower TargetHold ➝ Hold$330.00 ➝ $310.00
8/1/2024BarclaysBoost TargetUnderweight ➝ Underweight$275.00 ➝ $300.00
8/1/2024TD CowenBoost TargetHold ➝ Hold$325.00 ➝ $363.00
8/1/2024Leerink PartnersUpgradeMarket Perform ➝ Outperform$325.00 ➝ $375.00
7/31/2024The Goldman Sachs GroupUpgradeHold
7/2/2024Evercore ISILower TargetIn-Line ➝ In-Line$320.00 ➝ $300.00
6/28/2024BarclaysLower TargetUnderweight ➝ Underweight$295.00 ➝ $275.00
6/3/2024Jefferies Financial GroupInitiated CoverageHold$320.00
5/8/2024BarclaysLower TargetUnderweight ➝ Underweight$300.00 ➝ $295.00
5/8/2024TD CowenBoost TargetHold ➝ Hold$350.00 ➝ $358.00
5/8/2024Stifel NicolausBoost TargetHold ➝ Hold$330.00 ➝ $332.00
5/8/2024Robert W. BairdLower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$319.00 ➝ $312.00
4/4/2024Evercore ISIBoost TargetIn-Line ➝ In-Line$320.00 ➝ $340.00
2/12/2024BarclaysBoost TargetUnderweight ➝ Underweight$275.00 ➝ $300.00
2/7/2024Stifel NicolausBoost TargetHold ➝ Hold$290.00 ➝ $330.00
1/25/2024BarclaysBoost TargetUnderweight ➝ Underweight$230.00 ➝ $275.00
12/13/2023Wolfe ResearchInitiated CoveragePeer Perform
12/11/2023CitigroupBoost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$265.00 ➝ $300.00
11/13/2023BarclaysDowngradeEqual Weight ➝ Underweight$270.00 ➝ $230.00
11/8/2023Stifel NicolausLower TargetHold ➝ Hold$305.00 ➝ $290.00
11/8/2023JPMorgan Chase & Co.Lower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$260.00 ➝ $250.00
11/8/2023Wells Fargo & CompanyLower TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$305.00 ➝ $285.00
10/17/2023JPMorgan Chase & Co.Lower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$290.00 ➝ $260.00
9/29/2023BarclaysLower Target$288.00 ➝ $270.00
9/28/2023Sanford C. BernsteinInitiated CoverageMarket Perform$280.00
8/3/2023BarclaysBoost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$275.00 ➝ $288.00
7/31/2023BarclaysDowngradeOverweight ➝ Equal Weight$275.00
6/27/2023BarclaysLower Target$325.00 ➝ $290.00
5/10/2023Stifel NicolausLower Target$345.00 ➝ $315.00
5/10/2023Bank of AmericaLower Target$350.00 ➝ $315.00
5/10/2023Wells Fargo & CompanyLower Target$345.00 ➝ $305.00
5/10/2023Robert W. BairdLower Target$345.00 ➝ $288.00
5/10/2023BarclaysLower Target$350.00 ➝ $325.00
4/4/2023BarclaysLower TargetOverweight$385.00 ➝ $350.00
2/16/2023CitigroupBoost TargetNeutral$325.00 ➝ $340.00
2/16/2023Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetEqual Weight$320.00 ➝ $345.00
2/16/2023Robert W. BairdBoost TargetNeutral$334.00 ➝ $345.00
1/24/2023BarclaysBoost TargetOverweight$340.00 ➝ $380.00
1/6/2023Leerink PartnersBoost TargetMarket Perform$320.00 ➝ $352.00
12/13/2022Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftInitiated CoverageHold$350.00
11/2/2022Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetEqual Weight$315.00 ➝ $320.00
11/2/2022Robert W. BairdLower Target$348.00 ➝ $317.00
11/2/2022Leerink PartnersBoost TargetMarket Perform$310.00 ➝ $320.00
10/6/2022BarclaysLower TargetOverweight$345.00 ➝ $340.00
9/12/2022BarclaysLower TargetOverweight$375.00 ➝ $345.00
8/24/2022Credit Suisse GroupInitiated CoverageNeutral$345.00
8/9/2022CowenBoost Target$378.00
8/4/2022UBS GroupBoost TargetNeutral$349.00 ➝ $375.00
8/3/2022Robert W. BairdBoost Target$340.00 ➝ $348.00
7/20/2022UBS GroupInitiated CoverageNeutral$349.00
5/20/2022CowenBoost Target$358.00
5/17/2022BarclaysInitiated CoverageOverweight$375.00
5/17/2022Bank of AmericaUpgradeUnderperform ➝ Neutral$320.00 ➝ $330.00
4/25/2022Wells Fargo & CompanyUpgradeUnderweight ➝ Equal Weight$320.00 ➝ $315.00
2/2/2022Leerink PartnersLower TargetMarket Perform$375.00 ➝ $350.00
8/4/2021Leerink PartnersBoost TargetMarket Perform$370.00 ➝ $385.00
8/4/2021Robert W. BairdBoost TargetNeutral$297.00 ➝ $360.00
8/4/2021CitigroupBoost TargetNeutral$315.00 ➝ $400.00
7/6/2021Evercore ISIUpgradeIn-Line ➝ Outperform$400.00
5/6/2021Leerink PartnersBoost TargetMarket Perform$290.00 ➝ $300.00
5/6/2021Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetUnderweight$280.00 ➝ $290.00
2/3/2021CitigroupBoost Target$250.00 ➝ $300.00
1/7/2021Wells Fargo & CompanyDowngradeEqual Weight ➝ Underweight$235.00
12/16/2020Smith Barney CitigroupUpgradeSell ➝ Neutral
12/2/2020The Goldman Sachs GroupInitiated CoverageNeutral$230.00
11/9/2020KeyCorpInitiated CoverageSector Weight ➝ Sector Weight$235.00
10/28/2020Stifel NicolausBoost TargetHold$220.00 ➝ $230.00
10/28/2020Smith Barney CitigroupBoost Target$180.00 ➝ $185.00
10/28/2020Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetEqual Weight$230.00 ➝ $235.00
10/28/2020Leerink PartnersBoost TargetMarket Perform$225.00 ➝ $230.00
7/29/2020Stifel NicolausBoost TargetHold$180.00 ➝ $220.00
7/29/2020Leerink PartnersBoost TargetMarket Perform$195.00 ➝ $225.00
7/29/2020CitigroupBoost TargetSell$150.00 ➝ $180.00
7/28/2020Needham & Company LLCInitiated CoverageSell
7/28/2020JPMorgan Chase & Co.UpgradeUnderweight ➝ Neutral
7/16/2020Wells Fargo & CompanyUpgradeUnderweight ➝ Equal Weight$175.00 ➝ $225.00
4/29/2020Bank of AmericaLower TargetUnderperform$160.00 ➝ $145.00
4/29/2020Stifel NicolausBoost TargetHold$176.00 ➝ $180.00
4/29/2020Leerink PartnersLower TargetMarket Perform$210.00 ➝ $195.00
4/28/2020Needham & Company LLCInitiated CoverageSell
4/28/2020UBS GroupLower TargetNeutral$223.00 ➝ $212.00
4/2/2020Stifel NicolausLower TargetHold$210.00 ➝ $176.00
3/30/2020Wells Fargo & CompanyLower TargetUnderweight$210.00 ➝ $180.00
3/26/2020BarclaysLower TargetUnderweight$186.00 ➝ $172.00
3/20/2020CitigroupLower TargetSell$190.00 ➝ $150.00
2/4/2020Needham & Company LLCReiterated RatingSell
1/8/2020Needham & Company LLCDowngradeHold ➝ Underperform
1/7/2020Wells Fargo & CompanyInitiated CoverageUnderweight$215.00
1/6/2020CitigroupInitiated CoverageSell$190.00
1/3/2020Needham & Company LLCInitiated CoverageHold$177.00
1/3/2020Bank of AmericaUpgradeUnderperform ➝ Neutral
(Data available from 12/21/2019 forward)

News Sentiment Rating

0.51 (Buy)

Our news sentiment rating is based on the average sentiment of articles about this company published in the media in the last 30 days of headlines and can range from 2 (very positive sentiment) to -2 (very negative sentiment).

News Sentiment Over Time

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  • 39 very positive mentions
  • 118 positive mentions
  • 29 negative mentions
  • 16 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
5/25/2024
  • 25 very positive mentions
  • 20 positive mentions
  • 5 negative mentions
  • 2 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
6/24/2024
  • 21 very positive mentions
  • 14 positive mentions
  • 3 negative mentions
  • 1 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
7/24/2024
  • 26 very positive mentions
  • 88 positive mentions
  • 30 negative mentions
  • 14 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
8/23/2024
  • 26 very positive mentions
  • 65 positive mentions
  • 19 negative mentions
  • 18 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
9/22/2024
  • 25 very positive mentions
  • 71 positive mentions
  • 12 negative mentions
  • 12 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
10/22/2024
  • 46 very positive mentions
  • 74 positive mentions
  • 9 negative mentions
  • 5 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
11/21/2024
  • 41 very positive mentions
  • 56 positive mentions
  • 13 negative mentions
  • 8 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
12/21/2024

Current Sentiment

  • 41 very positive mentions
  • 56 positive mentions
  • 13 negative mentions
  • 8 very negative mentions

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Waters logo
Waters Corporation provides analytical workflow solutions in Asia, the Americas, and Europe. It operates through two segments: Waters and TA. The company designs, manufactures, sells, and services high and ultra-performance liquid chromatography, as well as mass spectrometry (MS) technology systems and support products, including chromatography columns, other consumable products, and post-warranty service plans. It also designs, manufactures, sells, and services thermal analysis, rheometry, and calorimetry instruments; and develops and supplies software-based products that interface with its instruments, as well as other manufacturers' instruments. In addition, the company offers MS technology instruments are used in drug discovery and development comprising clinical trial testing, the analysis of proteins in disease processes, nutritional safety analysis, and environmental testing. Further, the company provides thermal analysis, rheometry, and calorimetry instruments for use in predicting the suitability and stability of fine chemicals, pharmaceuticals, water, polymers, metals, and viscous liquids for various industrial, consumer good, and healthcare products, as well as for life science research. Its products are used by clinical, pharmaceutical, biochemical, industrial, nutritional safety, environmental, academic, and governmental customers working in research and development, quality assurance, and other laboratory applications. The company was founded in 1958 and is headquartered in Milford, Massachusetts.
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Today's Range

Now: $368.16
Low: $357.84
High: $369.61

50 Day Range

MA: $367.05
Low: $322.57
High: $392.01

52 Week Range

Now: $368.16
Low: $279.24
High: $397.02

Volume

1,737,250 shs

Average Volume

447,060 shs

Market Capitalization

$21.86 billion

P/E Ratio

35.13

Dividend Yield

N/A

Beta

1.01

Frequently Asked Questions

What sell-side analysts currently cover shares of Waters?

The following Wall Street sell-side analysts have issued stock ratings on Waters in the last twelve months: Bank of America Co., Barclays PLC, Cfra, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft, Evercore ISI, Jefferies Financial Group Inc., JPMorgan Chase & Co., Leerink Partners, Leerink Partnrs, Robert W. Baird, Sanford C. Bernstein, Stifel Nicolaus, TD Cowen, The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., and Wells Fargo & Company.
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What is the current price target for Waters?

0 Wall Street analysts have set twelve-month price targets for Waters in the last year. Their average twelve-month price target is $375.85, suggesting a possible upside of 2.1%. Bank of America Co. has the highest price target set, predicting WAT will reach $430.00 in the next twelve months. Robert W. Baird has the lowest price target set, forecasting a price of $312.00 for Waters in the next year.
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What is the current consensus analyst rating for Waters?

Waters currently has 1 sell rating, 9 hold ratings, 3 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating from Wall Street analysts. The stock has a consensus analyst rating of "Hold." A "hold" rating indicates that analysts believe investors should keep any existing positions they have in WAT, but not buy more shares or sell existing shares.
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What other companies compete with Waters?

Other companies that are similar to Waters include Agilent Technologies, Mettler-Toledo International, Illumina, Bio-Techne and Charles River Laboratories International. Learn More about companies similar to Waters.

How do I contact Waters' investor relations team?

Waters' physical mailing address is 34 MAPLE STREET, MILFORD MA, 01757. The medical instruments supplier's listed phone number is (508) 478-2000 and its investor relations email address is [email protected]. The official website for Waters is www.waters.com. Learn More about contacing Waters investor relations.